JEDDAH: The forthcoming Saudi International Boat Show 2010 taking place Dec. 8-11 at the Al Furusya Marina & Yacht Club in Jeddah, will host the biggest marine and leisure supply companies and distributors, with more than 124 local, regional and international brands seeking to capitalize on the boom in the Kingdom's boating market estimated at around SR500 million, according to Alkhorayef Commercial Marine Division, one of the top Saudi companies participating in the event. The second edition of the only international leisure marine and tourism festival in the Kingdom creates an unprecedented showcase of the latest boats, boating technology, marine equipment and services in the Kingdom. It will feature full spectrum of fishing and diving apparel, high powered fishing boats, small leisure craft and sailing boats. Top industry players participating include Al Ahlam Marine Tourism Group, Al Khorayef, Al Shaali Marine, Art Marine, Badr Fibre Glass Factory, Blue Limits, Dream Divers, KB Marine, Luxury Sea Boats, Mega Marine, Princess Yachts and Saudi Yacht, Sea Pros Yachts, Trinity Yachts, Westport and many more. Al Ahlam Marine Tourism Group will showcase its full range of products that include premium boats and yachts, chandlery, navionics, water toys, and dive gear, as well as a wide selection of services being the country's leading marina operator and the largest and most diversified dive operator in the Middle East. “The participation of the biggest maritime enterprises and suppliers in Saudi Arabia confirms the reputation of Saudi International Boat Show as the premier business-to-business platform in the Kingdom. We have prepared an exciting array of the biggest industry names and the most prestigious brands, making the show a genuinely must-attend event for all stakeholders in the boating community,” said Prince Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, chairman of Al Ahlam Marine Tourism Group. “The high-profile participation of top industry names makes the event a highly strategic venue for maritime decision-makers, investors and government authorities to network with key market players and explore mutually gainful business opportunities and joint venture prospects,” he added. Harry Kourmousis, general manager, Mega Marine, said: “Saudi International Boat Show 2010 is a very prestigious business networking event that complements our efforts to boost brand value and create awareness about our activities in the Saudi market. We will be showcasing a variety of boats and will also take advantage of the event's high-profile attendance to organize an official launch of our company in the Saudi market.” “We have witnessed rapid growth in the Saudi yachting market. Mega Marine has ventured into Saudi Arabia to cater to this demand and to bring some of the world's best brands to the local market.” “The show's venue is also perfect for us as our core operations are based in Jeddah, from which we shall soon expand to other markets across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.” It is organized by Dubai World Trade Center.
